Website: Swiss Snowkitetour 2011

The Access XT is the ultimate entry level to intermediate snow kite. It has been designed for riders looking for an incredibly versatile and easy kite to ride for freeriding and backcountry exploring.

What’s important for an entry level kite is excellent stability, easy to control constant power and safety. Thanks to the Access XT’s design riders are able to concentrate on their riding technique with confidence.

From your first lessons on the snow to learning how to jump, backcountry riding and unhooked freestyling, the Access XT does it all!

Our design team and Pro riders always have a 4m or 6m with them when going backcountry as their “get out of jail card free” high wind kite.

The Access XT is constructed from top quality materials and features a double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit Block Series 20 pulleys. We have also added four unique “blow out valves” to the under surface to allow the internal volume of air to be released when the kite is crashed into the ground.

For 2011 the Access XT, Frenzy and Manta M3 all fly with the same bar, the new Contact-Snow Control System.

DESIGN FEATURES

• Double Pulley Speed System with new Ronstan Orbit Pulleys
• Easy predictable handling
• Rock-solid stability
• Constant power
• Huge De-Power range
• Simple re-launch
• Closed cell leading edge with mesh for clean air intake and extra strength
• Dirt-Outs in tips
• Diagonal Ribs
• Blow out valves
• Attachment tabs sewn deep into the reinforcement area of the rib
• Mylar edged tips
• 54cm Contact Snow Control System with the Original Ozone Y-Line design: 3 x 25m lines from bar splitting to 4 at kite (500 kg and 300kg coloured lines)
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials; Highest grade OzTex 40D and Edelrid Sheathed bridal lines
• Ozone warranty and back-up service guaranteed

SIZES

• 4m², 6m², 8m², 10m²

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Kite
• Bar with 25m Lines
• Kite Leash
• Large Technical Backpack
• Repair Pack
• Comprehensive manual
• Stickers, Keyring

Website: Ozone Access XT 2011

Enjoy the white wilderness.

The Manta M3 is the ultimate kite for any experienced kiter. It is still top of the line but with more power and faster handling making it even more fun to ride and easier to climb terrain.

The Manta M3 has a high lift profile that produces more power than previous incarnations; this means you can get away with using a smaller size kite.

The bridle layout has increased the Manta M3’s turn speed which helps create more power and better maneuverability.

The Manta M3 is constructed from top quality materials and features a double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit Block Series 20 pulleys.

For 2011 the Manta M3, Access XT and Frenzy all fly with the same bar, the new Contact-Snow Control System.

MANTA M3 DESIGN & PERFORMANCE FEATURES >>

• Double Pulley Speed System with new Ronstan Orbit Pulleys
• High aspect performance
• Fast handling
• Rock-solid stability
• Constant power
• Huge De-Power range
• Simple re-launch
• Dirt-Outs in tips
• Diagonal Ribs
• Attachment tabs sewn deep into the reinforcement area of the rib
• Mylar edged leading edge
• 54cm Contact Snow Control System with the Original Ozone Y-Line design: 3 x 25m lines from bar splitting to 4 at kite (500 kg and 300kg coloured lines)
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials; Highest grade OzTex 40D and Edelrid Sheathed bridal lines
• Ozone warranty and back-up service guaranteed

SIZES

• 8m², 10m², 12m², 15m²

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Kite
• Bar with 25m Lines
• Kite Leash
• Large Technical Backpack
• Repair Pack
• Comprehensive manual
• Stickers, Keyring

Website: Ozone Manta M3 2011

For 2011 everything has been improved. The Frenzy has been through a complete redesign, incorporating new technologies from Ozone’s world leading paraglider designs.

The new Frenzy incorporates a partially closed leading edge with mesh openings for ultimate performance, clean air intake and extra strength. A newly developed diagonal rib configuration helps optimize bridle line layout; this has enabled us to achieve a 28% reduction in line drag and a more direct feel.

An increased number of cells (and reduced cell width) allow more control of the upper and lower surfaces. More cells also help reduce the amount of billowing (ballooning) of the cells, resulting in cleaner surfaces and better overall performance.

The “Link” line is a new addition this year to the Frenzy. This line connects both sides of the Speed System together to maintain the correct distance between both sides of the kite. This “Link” line therefore controls the tension transmitted through the kite which aids stability.

These improvements add to the performance of the kite in all aspects; faster smoother direct handling, more power produced throughout the speed range, better stability and more de-power than ever before.

The Frenzy is constructed from top quality materials and features a double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit Block Series 20 pulleys. We have also added 3 unique “blow out valves” to the under surface to allow the internal volume of air to be released when the kite is crashed into the ground.

For 2011 the Frenzy, Access XT, and Manta M3 all fly with the same bar, the new Contact-Snow Control System.

DESIGN & PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Double Pulley Speed System with new Ronstan Orbit Pulleys
• Direct and responsive handling
• Easy and controllable power
• Mega depower range
• Improved stability
• Improved landing characteristics
• Simple re-launch
• Partially closed cell leading edge for ultimate performance
• Mesh openings for clean air intake and extra strength
• Dirt-Outs in tips
• Diagonal Ribs
• Blow out valves
• Attachment tabs sewn deep into the reinforcement area of the rib
• Mylar edged tips
• 54cm Contact Snow Control System with the original Ozone Y-Line design: 3 x 25m lines from bar splitting to 4 at kite (500 kg and 300kg coloured lines)
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials; Highest grade OzTex 40D and Edelrid sheathed bridal lines
• Ozone warranty and back-up service guaranteed

SIZES

• 7m², 9m², 11m², 13m²

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Kite
• Bar with 25m Lines
• Kite Leash
• Large Technical Backpack
• Repair Pack
• Comprehensive manual
• Stickers, Keyring

Website: Ozone Frenzy 2011

Crazy Snowkiting from Flysurfer Kiteboarding on Vimeo.

“I have more or less stayed here the last five winters and have never experienced such conditions! The words come from Morten Gjerstad (29), who lives by filming kiting and especially snowkiting. The wind was measured up to 30 seconds meter (108 km / h) in the throws, making conditions difficult, but the more optimal for endurance kite contest Red Bull Ragnarok that Friday was held around the Ørteren snøkite-mekkaet Haugastøl east of Hardangervidda.

Over 100 kiters from 17 countries started the same time and sailed up to 5 rounds in the 14-mile trail, which in no way was simple. Steep slopes, gullies, crests, stones, ice and dense snøføyk were just some of the obstacles that were overcome to be able to measure the toughest kite competition ever held in Norway. The wind rose just before the start caused most of the participants started with a large kiters, so some wrecked with kiters destroyed immediately after the start, while others had to return to the starting area to change. In addition, the wind died at times so much that some participants sometimes chose to run with the kite behind him rather than being drawn from it.

First to overcome the elements and cross the finish line was world champion in snowkiting skiing, Bjørn Kaupang, who grew up on Haugastøl a stone’s throw from where the competition was held. With utforski two kite switching tilbakela the local hero, the total of 70 miles in 2 hours and 57 minutes away. But the total distance has probably been closer to 120 km, then it must be crossed in the wind and the track selection adapted topography. Other Male Terje Halstein farm from the main road was in goal three minutes later in 3.00.01, while Christian Nerdrum was number three on 3.27.41.

Red Bull Ragnarok Clip from Morten Gjerstad on Vimeo.

In snowboarding class was Sigve Botnen (27) from Bø in Telemark who completed four rounds in 3.27.05. Second place was captured by Marek Zach from the Czech Republic that followed heels two seconds after Sigve. In third place came Marius Coucheron from Trondheim on 3.41.41.

The winner in the women’s class was Marianna Voznesskaja from Estonia was the only completed two laps, while Susi May from Germany took second place by completing a lap.

It’s one of the hardest I have ever experienced, “said the winner Bjorn Kaupang. I started with a 13 square meter kite, and when we came up the first hill, I looked over rigged that I had to fight doggedly to be able to complete the first round. Having switched to one nine square was better in two rounds, but when the wind died, I had to switch to the big again, and got some problems towards the end of the race.

Sigve Botnen had some of the same problems: “It blew up so sharply just after the start, the kite my rip when I got to the top of the hill. Luckily I was able to drive down back to the target area and switch to a smaller kite and it turned out that it paid off in the long run even if I had to run a piece, continue telemark no.

The international world masters of kiting on the water, Aaron Hadlow (GBR) and Ruben Lenten (HOL), both started the competition, but had to break along the way due to the harsh conditions and lack of experience on snow – the snøkitet for the first time four days ago.

Results:

Women’s Snowboard

1)       Marianna Vaznesskaja (EST) 2 laps

2)       Susi Mai (GER) 1 lap

* No female athletes on skis completed an entire round.

Men’s Snowboard

1)       Sigve Botnen (NOR) 4 laps, 3.27.05

2)       Zach Marek (CZE) 4 laps, 3.27.07

3)       Coucheron Marius (NOR) 3.41.41

Men’s Skiing

1)       Bjorn Kaupang (NOR) 2.57.07

2)       Tens Farm Neck Terje (NOR) 3.00.01

3)       Christian Nerdrum (NOR), 3.23.23

2s Echo 2010 – La Rosière – Version longue from Cybercimes.TV on Vimeo.